Year 1/2 Teacher – 4 Days per Week

Location: YO7 Area
Salary: Dependent on experience and qualifications
Job Type: Part Time – 4 Days per Week
Start Date: December 2026
Duration: Long term

About the Role

Vision for Education is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, dedicated, and experienced Year 1/2 Teacher to work within a welcoming primary school in the YO7 area.

This is an exciting opportunity for a committed primary teacher to work 4 days per week in a mixed Year 1/2 class, supporting pupils' learning and development across Key Stage 1.

The successful candidate will deliver engaging, creative, and high-quality lessons that meet the needs of pupils across both year groups. You will play an important role in developing children's early literacy, numeracy, confidence, independence, and social skills within a positive and inclusive classroom environment.

Previous Key Stage 1 teaching experience is essential for this position. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the KS1 curriculum and be confident adapting teaching approaches to support pupils with different abilities and learning needs.

The Role

Working as part of a supportive and experienced school team, the successful Year 1/2 Teacher will be responsible for delivering effective teaching and learning across the mixed-age class.

Responsibilities may include:

• Planning and delivering engaging, creative, and effective lessons across the Year 1 and Year 2 curriculum.

• Teaching across the KS1 curriculum, including English, mathematics, science, and foundation subjects.

• Differentiating lessons and activities to meet the needs of pupils across both year groups.

• Developing pupils' early reading, phonics, writing, spelling, grammar, and mathematical skills.

• Creating a safe, inclusive, stimulating, and well-organised classroom environment.

• Assessing and monitoring pupils' progress, identifying areas for development and additional support.

• Maintaining high expectations for pupil achievement, behaviour, and engagement.

• Promoting positive behaviour and encouraging pupils to develop independence, resilience, and confidence.

• Using a range of teaching strategies to engage young learners and encourage active participation.

• Supporting pupils at different stages of their learning and ensuring appropriate progression across both year groups.

• Building positive relationships with pupils, colleagues, parents, and carers.

• Working collaboratively with teaching assistants and other school staff to support pupils' learning.

• Supporting pupils with additional needs and adapting resources and activities where appropriate.

• Maintaining accurate records of pupils' progress and contributing to assessment and reporting.

• Following school policies and safeguarding procedures to ensure pupils' safety and wellbeing.

The successful candidate will be adaptable, nurturing, organised, and confident teaching across Key Stage 1, with the ability to manage a mixed-age classroom and ensure all pupils are supported to achieve their potential.

The Setting

This welcoming primary school in the YO7 area is seeking an experienced Year 1/2 Teacher to join its team for 4 days per week.

The school is committed to providing a positive and inclusive learning environment where children are encouraged to develop their skills, build confidence, and enjoy learning.

This is an excellent opportunity for a teacher with previous KS1 experience who is looking for a part-time teaching role within a supportive primary school setting.

Requirements

To be considered for the Year 1/2 Teacher position, you will:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

• Have previous teaching experience within Key Stage 1, which is essential.

• Have experience teaching Year 1 and/or Year 2.

• Have a strong understanding of the KS1 curriculum.

• Have a good understanding of phonics, early reading, writing, and mathematics.

• Be confident planning, delivering, and assessing engaging lessons.

• Have experience differentiating learning for pupils of varying abilities.

• Demonstrate strong classroom and behaviour management skills.

• Be able to adapt teaching approaches to meet the needs of a mixed-age class.

• Have excellent communication, organisation, and teamwork skills.

• Be caring, proactive, flexible, and committed to raising pupil achievement.

• Be able to build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues, and families.

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.

• Be available to work 4 days per week in the YO7 area.

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children and young people. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service.

About Vision for Education

Vision for Education is a market-leading education supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. We are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary, and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Vision for Education Offers

As a valued employee of Vision for Education, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly through our in-house payroll team using the PAYE system.

• Guaranteed Pay Scheme, subject to availability and qualifying criteria.

• Pension contributions, subject to a qualifying period.

• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers' Regulations).

• FREE training and professional development opportunities, including Team Teach, Autism Awareness, and Educare training.

• Regular social events with complimentary food and drinks.

• Generous refer-a-friend bonus scheme.

• Access to a dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support throughout your placement.

How to Apply

If you are an enthusiastic and experienced KS1 Teacher looking for a rewarding part-time opportunity teaching a mixed Year 1/2 class for 4 days per week in the YO7 area, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities across Vision for Education, please contact our Teesside Primary team on 01642 243843 or email teesside@visionforeducation.co.uk.

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